History and Location of the Rome Campus

A History of the Property

The Eugene Constantin Rome Campus is located in Due Santi ("The Two Saints"), a historic
district south of Rome that was named in honor of Saints Peter and Paul. Local archaeological
finds from the Roman period suggest that the ancient Romans valued the area for its
fresh air and its beautiful countryside. They built marvelous suburban villas here
that allowed them to escape from the hustle and bustle of the ancient city. Archaeological
and architectural finds on and near the UD campus itself confirm Due Santi's importance
in subsequent centuries as well-from the Middle Ages right through to the Renaissance
and Baroque eras. In the early twentieth century, the site on which the University
of Dallas campus now stands belonged to the Renzo Piga family (upper left photo) who
built a small farm and suburban villa enhanced by such amenities as a tennis court,
a swimming pool, a vineyard and spacious gardens. In 1990, the University of Dallas
purchased the property and began a campaign of building and reconstruction that added
a student dormitory, dining facilities, classrooms, an outdoor theater and an athletic
field. The Eugene Constantin Rome Campus was officially inaugurated in June, 1994
and received its first sophomore class in the fall of that same year.

Campus Location

The Rome campus is located near the cities of Marino and Frattocchie, some 22 km (13.5
miles) southeast of Rome on the Via Appia Nuova. It is 2.5 km (1.5 miles) from the
small town of Castel Gandolfo and the nearby recreational area of Lake Albano (Lago
di Albano).